Next Generation Elements GmbH

Leading negative emission technology for a better future

Biomass to biochar production from different organic raw materials and decarbonization through PYROLYSIS

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From Waste To Value

Our mission: We develop and manufacture cutting- edge pyrolysis systems with which we’ can actively reduce carbon emissions. By transforming waste into valuable carbon-rich material (biochar), provided to agriculture, the construction industry or energy production, while establishing a durable CO₂ sink. With a clear focus on sustainability and innovation, we offer our customers solutions that combine both ecological and economic advantages. Together, we can build a more sustainable and better future!

One machine sequests

1700+ tons CO2
per year

Applications
Which materials can you recycle with our solutions?

Close-up of rice husks, showing a dense layer of light brown, dry husk fragments used as biomass material.

Agricultural residues
Close-up of chipped waste wood containing splinters, fiber residues, and small fragments of paint or plastic.

Waste wood
Underwater view of a school of fish swimming in murky water, with yellowish scales and black markings visible on their bodies.

Fish sludge from aquaculture

Aerial view of a modern wastewater treatment plant with multiple circular clarifier tanks and a central operations building surrounded by green landscape.

Municipal sewage sludge

Group of white broiler chickens in a confined space, standing on slatted flooring soiled with animal waste.

Manure from animal husbandry

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Organic natural fiber composites

Composting site with screening machines processing organic compost residues into piles, surrounded by heavy machinery and workers handling the material.

Organic screening residues from composting

Spinning circular saw cutting through a thick wooden beam in a sawmill, with wood dust flying in the air.

Residues from the wood processing industry

Close-up of wood chips from damaged and thinned timber, showcasing rough and uneven pieces of wood with traces of bark and small green plant growth.

Damaged and thinning wood

Close-up of porous black bone char fragments, showing irregular shapes and a rough, carbonized surface texture.

Slaughterhouse waste

The Technology

Pyrolysis is a process that thermally decomposes organic materials without oxygen.

3D rendering of the NGE T:CRACKER system module, showing a compact industrial pyrolysis unit with integrated piping and safety railing on a steel frame platform.

T:CRACKER®

  • Core unit for the system solutions PyroDry® and PyroPower®.
  • The input material is thermally decomposed in the T:CRACKER® screw reactor.
  • The resulting pyrolysis gas is incinerated in the combustion chamber.
  • The screw reactor is heated directly by integrating the reactor or reactors into the combustion chamber.
  • Energetically self-sufficient, compact and robust technology that can be flexibly adapted for a wide range of input materials and applications.

Models at a glance*

TCR 1500

Throughput
440 t/a
Biochar
100 t/a
Thermal power
150 kW

TCR 3000

Throughput
640 t/a
Biochar
140 t/a
Thermal power
200 kW

TCR 5000

Throughput
1400 t/a
Biochar
300 t/a
Thermal power
450 kW

TCR 5000D

Throughput
2800 t/a
Biochar
600 t/a
Thermal power
900 kW

*) Reference feedstock: Wood chips including 15% residual moisture | LHV = 4.86 kWh/kg DM, P16 – P31S

Ideal for processing “wet” residues such as sewage sludge, manure and digestate. Through the complete system, which combines T:CRACKER and a centrifugal shaft dryer, allows even biosludges with a low dry matter content to be converted into biochar in an energy-independent manner.

Folder Pyrodry

[6.51 MB]

Designed for relatively dry residues or biomass such as damaged and thinning wood, waste wood, or agricultural residues, this technology converts them into high-quality biochar. The surplus energy is used via an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system or a flue tube heat exchanger to generate usable electrical and/or thermal energy.

Folder PyroPower

[3.74 MB]

Testimonials
Happy Customers

Interior view of the T:CRACKER pyrolysis plant by Jumbo Group smart dry GmbH, showing interconnected stainless steel components, conveyors, control units, and a raised platform with access stairs.
„The close collaboration with NGE enables us to jointly develop innovative solutions and deliver first-class quality. We value the partnership and look forward to many more successful projects.“
Christian Heigl
Authorized signatory
Jumbo Group smart dry GmbH

Website Jumbo Group


Aerial view of the ecological sewage sludge drying facility in Offenhausen, with steam rising from the roof and surrounding snow-covered landscape and forested hills.
„Thanks to NGE‘s pyrolysis plants, we were able to improve our sewage sludge drying both ecologically and economically. By replacing our liquid gas burners, we now also produce valuable biochar.“
Andreas Ertel
Managing Director / owner
Ökologische Klärschlammtrocknung Offenhausen

People from the team Sonnenerde GmbH smiling in camera.
„With the new plant, we are transforming previously unusable manure in high-quality biochar - a great success for us, the industry and our planet.“
Gerald Dunst
Managing Director
Sonnenerde GmbH

Website Sonnenerde BioChar-Life-EU


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Our collaboration with NGE enables a sustainable energy supply in Litschau. By utilizing biomass and producing biochar, we reduce CO2 emissions and improve soil fertility - a sustainable solution with ecological and economic benefits.
Franziskus Seilern-Aspang
Managing Director
W4K GmbH

Events
Where to meet

Visit us at one of our upcoming fairs or conferences.

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North American Biochar Conference, Minneapolis (MN)

15. September, 2025 – 18. September, 2025
Minneapolis Convention Center, Stand 501

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Mitteleuropäische Biomassekonferenz, Graz (AT)

21. January, 2026 – 23. January, 2026
Messe Congress Graz

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Bio360 expo, Nantes (FR)

11. February, 2026 – 12. February, 2026
Parc Expo

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IFAT, München (DE)

04. May, 2026 – 07. May, 2026
Messe München

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Contact
Get in touch

via email info@nge.at via phone: +43 7227 50 165

Next Generation Elements GmbH

Office: Gewerbestraße 4, 4511 Allhaming, Austria
Headquarter: Gewerbepark 22, 4101 Feldkirchen, Austria

#BETTER FUTURE

We are a team of ambitious changemakers with big plans ahead. To create a sustainable world by reducing waste and carbon emissions we build and develop innovative pyrolysis solutions to transform waste into valuable biochar.

Working for a better future

We are Member of the Next Generation Group

In the NEXT GENERATION GROUP, we are convinced that we can achieve great things together. Our mission is simple: by joining forces, we want to fundamentally change the circular economy and create a better, sustainable future for ourselves and future generations.

Together for a better future

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